used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
in actual fact
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
Alexandra's
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From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
towards the shore from the water
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
Azaïs
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From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
Beauté
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From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
a person who is in charge
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
CriminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
ferry-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
the act of departing
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
Havard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
how
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From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
Ile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
incognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
landing-stage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
easily agitated
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
a human being
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
pliesnounUS /plaɪz/
plural of “ply” — one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
RestaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
SELF-SACRIFICEnoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I come to charge him with crimes committed at the Grand Duchess Alexandra’s house; he has never set foot inside the place!
and nothing more
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
having a supporting base
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
in or at that place or location
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
male cat
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
having come into contact
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Then how simply grotesque the visit I paid along with the Minister of Justice to that impossible person Tom Bob—grotesque to the uttermost degree!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
which person or people
From this reading I arrive with a companion who is to be incognito; before I have been there three minutes the man addresses him by his name!
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What am I going to find here?” thought the Chief of the Criminal Bureau, “what fresh difficulties am I to be faced with, agitated as I am, and really not knowing what to do?
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN’S SELF-SACRIFICE The ferry-boat that plies between the bank of the lake and the Ile de Beauté on which the Restaurant Azaïs stands had not actually touched the landing-stage before M. Havard, standing up on one of the thwarts of the boat, in which indeed he was the only passenger, leapt ashore, in a paroxysm of nervous excitement.
